What have you been watching: March 2022 edition (chat post)
by Simon Brew | Mar 25, 2022 | News
A place to chat about what you've been watching over the last week or two - please keep conversations civil and polite, thank you....
Total War: Warhammer 3 review | Third time's the charm
by Nic Reuben | Mar 24, 2022 | Gaming, Reviews
Kill a bear. Ride a bear. Worship a bear. Eat a bear?
Ambulance review: Michael Bay's action thriller is explosive fun
by Lauren Miles | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Reviews
Michael Bay's latest action thriller, Ambulance, can't decide if it's silly or serious - but it doesn't matter when it's this much fun....
On-set image of Nicolas Cage as Dracula emerges
by Dan Cooper | Mar 24, 2022 | News
The first image of Nicolas Cage as Dracula, in the upcoming Renfield, has appeared: it's been worth the wait....
Umma review: disconcerting and atmospheric (but not all that scary)
by Lauren Miles | Mar 24, 2022 | Reviews
A creepy and disconcerting look into the mother/daughter relationship produced by Sam Raimi, here's our review of Umma....
Lost In La Mancha is heading back to cinemas for its 20th birthday
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2022 | News
One of the best documentaries about the making of a film, Lost In La Mancha is getting a big screen re-release next month....
Several studios in the hunt for planned live action Voltron movie
by Dan Cooper | Mar 24, 2022 | News
The Defender of the Universe is the latest toy and Saturday morning cartoon to make the leap to big budget live action - and it's sparking a bidding...
Trailer lands for Alex Garland's new film, Men
by Dan Cooper | Mar 24, 2022 | News
Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear star in the latest film from Alex Garland: here's the trailer for the incoming Men....
I Am Zlatan to tell the story of football star: trailer
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2022 | News
The story of Zlatan Ibrahimovic is heading to the screen, with a June release in the UK: here's the trailer for the incoming movie....
Scream (2022) heading to DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in April
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2022 | News
There's a big bunch of extras, as the latest Scream movie heads to home formats in the UK this April: more details here....
How Clash Of The Titans helped derail the 3D revolution
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2022 | Feature, News
In the aftermath of Avatar's release, studios suddenly tried to jump aboard the 3D bandwagon whether ready or not - and Clash Of The Titans went...
3D level design: the essential techniques
by Stuart Maine | Mar 23, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Level design can make or break your game. Here’s how to ensure yours are compelling experiences
Chris Pine’s new film put into bankruptcy protection
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2022 | News
The Chris Pine-headlined The Contractor will be with us later this year - but for the minute, it sits in bankruptcy protection....
Netflix introduces more price hikes for the UK
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Netflix starts emailing its customers about a price 'update' - or increase to the rest of us - that's coming into force next month....
Disney staff stage walkout over company's LGBTQ+ stance
by Dan Cooper | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Disgruntled Disney employees stage a walkout to highlight their unhappiness with the company's policy on LGBTQ+ rights....
Jared Leto offers brief update on TRON 3
by Dan Cooper | Mar 23, 2022 | News
It sounds like the long-gestating TRON 3 may take longer still before it finally rolls into production: here's the latest update....
Infinite is getting a surprise UK 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor lead the film Infinite, that's getting a physical media release after debuting on streaming services....
There's a new Eraser film, but with no Schwarzenegger: here's the trailer
by Dan Cooper | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Remember 1996's Eraser, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger? Well, over 25 years later, they've decided to make another one....
The Nan Movie, and the strange case of its missing director credit
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2022 | Feature, News
Catherine Tate brought The Nan Movie to cinemas last week, with no sign of original director Josie Rourke - and it's all rather odd....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: social media and sanity
by Simon Brew | Mar 23, 2022 | Feature
In our regular mental health and wellbeing column this time, a few thoughts on social media, and how it sits in our lives....
Trailer released for horror film We're All Going To The World's Fair
by Lauren Miles | Mar 22, 2022 | News
Coming-of-age horror film We're All Going To The World's Fair gets its first trailer following festival screenings. ...
Now Playing: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
by Aaron Potter | Mar 22, 2022 | Feature, Gaming
Aaron dusts off his cel-shaded arsenal in advance of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands releasing.
Crazy Rich Asians 2 brings in new writer after pay dispute
by Simon Brew | Mar 22, 2022 | News
The sequel to Crazy Rich Asians finally starts moving again, following fallout over the pay disparity between the writers of the original movie....
Nobody 2 looks like it's happening, but no official confirmation as of yet
by Dan Cooper | Mar 22, 2022 | News
David Leitch, one of Nobody's producers, has stated his excitement at getting to work with the cast and crew again, despite no official...
Hugh Grant plays down Doctor Who casting talk
by Simon Brew | Mar 22, 2022 | News
Has Russell T Davies cast Hugh Grant as the new Doctor Who? If he has, it seems to be news to, er, Hugh Grant....
Michael B Jordan and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to team for I Helped Destroy People
by Dan Cooper | Mar 22, 2022 | News
Michael B Jordan and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II are bringing dramatic thriller I Helped Destroy People to Amazon, it's been revealed....
Lena Heady to make directorial debut with psychological thriller, Violet
by Dan Cooper | Mar 22, 2022 | News
Lena Headey will make her debut as director adapting the novel Violent from SJI Holliday: more details here....
Umma director Iris K Shim interview: "I was hesitant to write about Korean-American characters"
by Lauren Miles | Mar 22, 2022 | Feature, News
Iris K Shim talks about her new film Umma, writing a story about Korean-American characters, and her journey into the film industry. ...
Cosy Games: A roundtable discussion
by Helen Carmichael | Mar 21, 2022 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
A designer, publisher, and content creator chat about the new subgenre's popularity – and what their future holds
Scream 6 now confirmed for March 2023
by Simon Brew | Mar 21, 2022 | News
There's no stopping the Scream franchise now, with Scream 6 filming this summer ahead of a March 2023 release: more here....
